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    Home » Moogly Crochet Along » MooglyCAL2017

    #MooglyCAL2017: Afghan Block #12

    Published: Jun 8, 2017 · Modified: Jun 29, 2018 by Tamara Kelly · 20 Comments

    Today we are officially half way through the 2017 Moogly Crochet Along - wow! And this block is a wonderful one to land on as we head into summer - courtesy of KatiDCreations!

    Moogly Crochet Along 2017! Get all 24 patterns FREE over the course of the year, and have a gorgeous handmade blanket by the holidays!Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.

    First some important links:

    • Just getting started? Welcome! Now... CLICK HERE!
    • There is a Ravelry group for the CAL HERE, and a Facebook group HERE –  Thank you to all of the amazing volunteer moderators!

    The 2017 Moogly CAL Schedule
    (click the link to go to that square!)

    January 5 - Fantastic!; January 19 - Danyel's Square
    February 2 - Crumpets and Tea; February 16 - Crossed Square
    March 2 - All Aflutter; March 16 - Vintage Garden; March 30 - Beach Ball
    April 13 -Simbelmyne; April 27- Buds-a-Blooming
    May 11- Summer Wood; May 25 - Shells a Flutter
    June 8 - THIS POST; June 22
    July 6; July 20
    August 3; August 17; August 31
    September 14; September 28
    October 12; October 26
    November 9; November 22

    *****

    MooglyCAL2017 Block #12, courtesy of KatiDCreations!

    Block #12: Mock Bullion Flames by KatiDCreations! (link below)

    MooglyCAL2017 Block #12 - by KatiDCreations!

    Above is the original, made in 3 delicious colors. Below, you can see my version, made with my 6 colors!

    MooglyCAL2017 Block #12, courtesy of KatiDCreations!

    My Notes:

    This pattern is free - CLICK HERE! This is a free Ravelry download - you can print the PDF. Ravelry.com is free to join and use.

    Bullion stitches are... not my fave. But these mock bullions are delightful! Definitely, do NOT be intimidated - there are lots of photos in the pattern to help! The result is worth it!

    Techniques and tutorials you might find helpful: Magic Circle; BLO; Join with sc; Join with hdc; Join with dc; Seamless/Invisible Join.

    I came up a bit short of 12", which is not unusual for me. So to get to 12" I added an extra round of bpdc sts (extra rnd 1 below) and an extra round of sc (extra rnd 2)! But everyone's gauge and tension level are different so be sure to measure as you go! Learn how to adjust for size HERE to make sure all your squares are the same size. Remember that the 12″ is measured across and up and down – not diagonally corner to corner.

    I used a Furls Odyssey hook and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, and my color scheme was as follows – Rnd 1-2: Rose Shocking; Rnd 3-4: Lemon; Rnd 5: Radiant Lime; Rnd 6: Aquamarine; Rnd 7-10: Aqua; Rnd 11: Rose Shocking; Rnd 12: Lemon; Rnd 13-15: Radiant Lime; Extra Rnd 1 and 2: Aquamarine; Edging: Silver Grey.

    To block this post, I used the wet blocking method and a Chetnanigans BlocksAll Ultra blocking board:

    Thanks so much for crocheting along with me! I can't wait to see all the beautiful blankets you crochet this year! You can follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, G+, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr, and don't forget to sign up for the free newsletter at the top of the page! Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this crochet along.

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    • MooglyCAL2017 - Block #23 courtesy of Petals to Picots! Get all 24 squares for the year on Mooglyblog.com! (ALL FREE)
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    1. 1

      Naomi

      June 08, 2017 at 12:22 pm

      I love your colors and how you placed them!!!! Gorgeous 🙂

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        June 08, 2017 at 6:15 pm

        Thank you so much! 😀

        Reply
    2. 3

      Monika

      June 08, 2017 at 10:40 pm

      Did you have any problems with understanding this pattern? I'm having the hardest time on almost every row... the pictures arent helping me either but how did you get row 11 to look like polka dots?? I followed it exactly and my row 11 doesnt show up at all! Please help! There isnt a video right?

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      • 4

        Gina

        June 13, 2017 at 9:58 am

        I'm glad I'm not the only one! I decided to carry on and see if it works out but no! I've frogged back and I'm trying to make dance of it but. What post from round 10? Round 11 just disappears.

        Reply
        • 5

          Tamara Kelly

          June 14, 2017 at 7:50 am

          Hi Gina! Have you checked out the Facebook group linked above? There's a lot of help there, and lots of successful squares!

          Reply
    3. 6

      Kelly Goodbun

      June 16, 2017 at 8:50 pm

      OoohHHH I have some catching up to do!

      Reply
    4. 7

      Charlotte

      July 01, 2017 at 7:47 pm

      I am having such a problem with Row 9. I have 64 stitches in Row 8. Only if I don't skip the first HDC after the corner do I have 72 stitches. . If I do skip that stitch,, I don;T have 72 stitches and then Row 10 doesn't work. Help anyone!

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      • 8

        Tamara Kelly

        July 03, 2017 at 9:47 am

        Hi Charlotte! Did you check in one of the CAL groups linked above?

        Reply
        • 9

          Charlotte Twardokus

          July 03, 2017 at 10:16 am

          Tamara, I am not on Facebook and I went to Ravery and didn't find any help.

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          • 10

            Tamara Kelly

            July 03, 2017 at 11:30 am

            Ok! I took a look at it, and I don't see instructions on Round 9 to skip any hdc, so I think if you just work them all and get the 72 sts you need you should be fine. 🙂

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            • 11

              Charlotte Twardokus

              July 03, 2017 at 1:32 pm

              Tamara, in the initial instructions, it says for Row 9 and 15 to skip the first HDC after each corner. I find if I don't skip it, I end up with 4 additional stitches and too many for Row 10. I have crocheted this row so many times and can not figure it out. Sometimes instructions are so obvious, that the meaning is missed or overlooked. I appreciate the assistance you are giving me.

            • 12

              Charlotte

              July 08, 2017 at 1:10 pm

              Tamara, I apologize if I am bugging you about this, but I don't know where to go from here. Can you please look at the pattern again and see if you can assist me?

            • 13

              Tamara Kelly

              July 10, 2017 at 11:37 am

              Hi Charlotte! I think you'll find the best help by consulting the designer herself, as she'll have far more insight than I will. You can contact her through her Ravelry page: http://www.ravelry.com/people/katherinedonahue

            • 14

              Charlotte Twardokus

              July 10, 2017 at 11:40 am

              Thanks, Tamara for your patience. I figured out how to do that.

            • 15

              Tamara Kelly

              July 10, 2017 at 2:41 pm

              Oh good! It's not that I don't want to help, but diving deep on a pattern, it's always best to talk to the designer - she'll know it far better than I do! 🙂

    5. 16

      Joslyn Hoalcraft

      July 22, 2017 at 12:38 pm

      I thought all the CAL blocks are worked with an I hook. Why does this pattern say to use a J? Thanks

      Reply
      • 17

        Tamara Kelly

        July 24, 2017 at 10:08 am

        Hello Joslyn!
        In 2017, they've all been J, but if you've been using an I hook then I would stick with it! 🙂

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        • 18

          Joslyn Hoalcraft

          July 24, 2017 at 12:27 pm

          Thanks. Tamara.

          Reply
    6. 19

      Gift

      August 29, 2017 at 9:15 am

      I definitely had problems reading this pattern, but I muscled thru. FINALLY finished it. Hardest block for me by far. But the outcome is gorgeous!

      Reply
      • 20

        Tamara Kelly

        August 29, 2017 at 10:52 am

        🙂 I'm so glad you stuck with it! And that you like the finished square of course! 😀

        Reply

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